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Beautiful weather, classic snacks and legendary venues - what else would an Three Lions follower possibly want?

Ideally, they'd want an contest for the urn in Australia where they remain in contention to win back the Ashes after the first three Tests.

This is not the case on this occasion, however, after a comprehensive 82-run win in Adelaide put the hosts with a 3-0 lead for the fourth consecutive series on their own soil.

England's famous supporters' group, the organized fan base, have a large group traveling for the final two Tests in New South Wales and Victoria.

There are also travel parties who will be vacationing overseas, as well as loved ones heading for a dream holiday.

Fans with Booked Tickets

A group of four supporters are among those affected.

The group had their itineraries and entry credentials arranged for the Melbourne and Sydney matches "well ahead of time", dreaming of a long-awaited triumph.

From afar, they've seen Australia dismantle the tourists in just 11 days from their residence in Penwortham, Lancashire.

"All my colleagues has been making comments about it being over for the last two weeks," said Sam.

"The hope was that we would have something to play for by the time we arrived."

Diminishing Hope

Hope was abundant concerning a potential victory of breaking a 15-year drought for a victory down under prior to the first ball.

However, the situation is now looking at the possibility of continuing a barren spell in the country to 19 matches when the next match starts in Melbourne this week.

The England team - and their followers - will be desperate to avoid a whitewash.

Alex said the "thrill and enjoyment" of head coach the aggressive 'Bazball' approach in recent years had "reinvigorated" the longest format for English supporters.

Yet the fans said they had realistic outlooks for the fourth and fifth Tests - and all they are hoping for from the players is "some resilience".

"Commentators consistently points it out, but it all hinges on fortitude. 'Bazball' has been turned into a buzzword now that is just, like, unrealistic play," stated Rory Ryding.

"In a five-day Test match, you should hunker down. Wafting outside 'sixth stump' areas has not been part of the fundamentals, and that is largely because of the top order."

Future Prospects

Prompted about he believed England will secure a victory in the current series, Sam said: "It looks like the Australians are superior currently."

"Necessarily, there must be several individuals that delivers for the team and turns the game."

Despite the scoreline, the siblings are still anticipating the trip.

"It will be a wonderful trip anyway," commented Katie Ryding. "We have to go with that mindset."

"Of course, it's unfortunate we don't have more to play for, but we have made a substantial financial commitment already."

"We plan to savor spending the festive season out there. Additionally, it's mine and Rory's first time abroad over Christmas."

A schoolteacher, Katie is determined to make the most of the long-haul travel as part of her time off.

"As a backup plan, I can play golf to fall back on," she finished.